Cultural Programming in Balkh Province
 
  				The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, invites all eligible organizations (see Section IV for Eligibility Requirements) to submit a proposal for a Cooperative Agreement to design, organize and implement cultural programming in Mazar-e Sharif and other parts of Balkh province over the course of one year, in close cooperation with the U.S. Consulate in Mazar-e Sharif. The programs will engage the general public and important target audiences by addressing a series of issues that are priorities for the United States government (USG) and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIROA).  A successful proposal will address all the requirements outlined in this Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP), demonstrate the organizationÂ’s professional experience in conducting similar projects in Balkh Province, and the ability to meet the goals and objectives outlined in the RFGP.
					General information about this opportunity
					
					Last Known Status
				 
					Deleted 07/14/2014 (Archived.)
					Program Number
				 
					SCAKAB-14-CA-003-SCA-05142014					
Federal Agency/Office
				 
					Agency: Department of State
Office: U.S. Mission to Afghanistan					
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
				 
					Cooperative Agreement					
Number of Awards Available
					1					
Other Categories
				 
					Public Diplomacy					
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
					Applicant Eligibility
					Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations with direct experience in conducting cultural and educational programs, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Balkh Province, Afghanistan. For-profit entities are not eligible for this opportunity. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (when applicable), competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Non-Afghan organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.					
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
					Deadlines
					06/14/2014					
Other Assistance Considerations
					Formula and Matching Requirements
					This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.					
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
					Headquarters Office
					Deborah B. Smith, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan					
E-mail Address
					KabulPASProposals@state.gov
					Financial Information
					Obligations
					$95,000.00					
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
					Awards range from $75,000.00 to $95,000.00